Nord Grand 2: Excellence at Your FingertipsThe Nord Grand 2 features the latest generation of Hammer Action keys from Kawai. Combining the responsive feel of an acoustic grand piano with our world-renowned sound libraries and touch-sensitive user interface, the sleek and stylish Nord Grand 2 offers a truly exceptional experience.

Key Features of Nord Grand 2:New Generation Premium Hammer Action Keyboard by Kawai: Provides a realistic and responsive piano-playing experience.

Advanced Layering: Ability to combine two pianos and two sample synths for rich, layered sounds.

Individual Split Settings: For each layer with optional crossfades, enabling smooth transitions between sounds.

Support for Nord Piano Monitor: Ideal for high-quality sound monitoring.

Nord Triple Pedal 2 (included): Delivers realistic piano-playing sensations.

Sample SynthesizerTwo Independent Sample Synth Layers: Expanded memory for the Nord Sample Library.

Soft and Bright Options: Quick tone shaping.

Unison: Creates rich, ensemble sounds.

Tru-Vibrato: Real-time control for authentic vibrato effects.

Round Robin: For naturally sounding repetitions.

Mono and Legato Modes with Glide: Flexibility in sound creation.

Attack, Decay/Release, and Dynamic Controls: Precise sound adjustment.

Piano SectionTwo Independent Piano Layers: 120-voice polyphony.

Soft, Mid, Bright, and Dyno Filters: Shape the sound character.

Dynamic Compression: Enhanced sound quality.

Advanced String Resonance and Soft Release: Realistic playing sensations.

Three Keyboard Sensitivity Options: Adaptable to your playing style.

EffectsDedicated Effects Section for Each Layer: Modulation effects with speed and amount control.

Global Reverb with Layer Send: Pre-Delay, Chorale, and Bright/Dark mode.

New Reverbs: Spring, Booth, and Cathedral.

New Delay with Filter, Flam, and Ping Pong: Greater creativity in sound design.

Compressor and Amp with Tone Variations: Improve dynamics and tone.

GRAND EXPERIENCEThe Nord Grand 2 includes a new and improved Hammer Action keyboard from Kawai with triple sensors for accurate hammer motion tracking. Maintaining the original Nord Grand's user-friendliness while adding dual piano and synth layers, the Nord Grand 2 offers greater flexibility in performance and sound creation.

PERFORMANCE PERFECTIONThe Nord Grand 2 has dedicated LEDs for each layer, as well as knobs and buttons for all essential functions required during live performances. Tasks such as creating layers and splits, adding effects, or transposing the instrument can be done instantly.

RICH PIANO SOUNDSThe Nord Grand 2 features an extensive collection of grand, upright, and electric pianos from our exclusive Nord Piano Library, enhanced with new features like Dynamic Compression and Unison. Our state-of-the-art sampling technology captures the subtle nuances and true character of the original instruments. Our unique "Advanced String Resonance" and "Dynamic Pedal Noise" functions provide stunning realism and an unmatched level of expression.

VERSATILE SAMPLE SYNTHESIZERTwo independent sample synths with greatly expanded memory and a wide variety of new and updated sounds, including brass, woodwinds, strings, basses, and guitars, as well as classic analog leads and basses. Includes a selection of samples from the Symphobia and Swing libraries by ProjectSAM. Soft and Bright settings allow for quick tone shaping. The Grand 2's sample synth engine offers several new features. Unison creatively combines multiple sample voices to create rich, ensemble sounds. "Tru-Vibrato" accurately models the unique vibrato characteristics of various wind, brass, and string instruments, while round robin allows for naturally sounding rapid repetitions.

EFFECTS SECTIONThe Nord Grand 2 features a powerful new effects section for each layer. A wide range of effects includes completely new types of reverb, delay, amps, and modulation effects, allowing for even greater creativity and sound experimentation.

SpecificationsDual piano and synthesizer layersOLED displaySmooth transitionsCrossfading split points12 banks with 36 programs - 432 locationsProgram organizationLive mode - 6 live programsGlobal transposition: +/- 6 semitonesProgram transposition: +/- 6 semitonesTuning: +/- 50 centsKeyboard sensitivity: 3 velocity response curvesKawai Responsive Hammer keyboard with 88 keys and triple sensorsSelectable split point with LEDIncludes Nord Triple Pedal 2MIDI over USBPIANO SECTION2 GB memory for piano soundsAll sounds can be replaced using the Nord Sound Manager (Mac/Win)120-voice polyphonyCategories: Grand, Upright, Electric, Digital/Layer, Clav/Harpsichord, and Misc3 selectable keyboard sensitivity curves (Heavy, Medium, Light)Piano tone controls with custom settings for electric pianos and clavinetsString resonance for acoustic Grand and upright pianosSelectable soft piano releasePedal noise when used with Nord Triple Pedal 1, Nord Triple Pedal 2, or Nord Single Pedal 2 on selected acoustic and electric pianosDynamic compressionUnison...